October20, 1985

Originally located at Penn’s Landing, the Philadelphia Beirut Memorial was dedicated in 1985 in honor of the Philadelphia Marine casualties of the Beirut Peace-Keeping Mission of 1983. It was designed by Douglas Corsini, and its inscription reads, "If you forget my death then I died in vain." Today the memorial sits at Front and Spruce Streets.

Memorial to:

Cpl. Moses Arnold, Jr.

Sgt. John J. Bonk, Jr.

Cpl. Thomas A. Hairston

Sgt. Gilbert Hanton

Cpl. John F. Muffler

Sgt. Rafael Pomales-Torres

Pfc. Rui Manuel A. Relvas

Cpl. Louis J. Rotondo

Sgt. Allen D. Wesley

Was at Penn's Landing on the North side of the Seaport Museum. Moved prior to 2010. Walkway North and East of Front and Spruce.

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The First Duty is to Remember

The BVA was established in 1992 by Beirut veterans who wanted a fraternal organization.
They are dedicated to keeping the memories alive of those comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice in supporting America’s quest for peace in Lebanon.